'Resident Evil 6' film moving forward, set for September 2014 release?

The next movie in the Resident Evil series will be out next year, a report has claimed.

Sony and Screen Gems have set a release date of September 12, 2014 for Resident Evil 6, according to Shock Til You Drop.

Milla Jovovich in 'Resident Evil: Retribution'

The most recent movie in the franchise was Resident Evil: Retribution, released last year.

Starring Milla Jovovich and Michelle Rodriguez, the film has grossed $221.8 million (£146.6 million) to date.

Paul W S Anderson, who directed Resident Evil: Retribution, is currently attached to take charge of historical drama Pompeii.

Collider notes that as shooting on Pompeii is also earmarked to take place this year, either production on the Kit Harington-starring project has been moved to accommodate Anderson, or he is not directing both movies.